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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
Manchester News Notes.

The City Engineer for several days
past has been engaged with the city
carts and hands improving the side
walks by placing cinders in muddy
places. Among those most needed
which have received attention are
Seventh street and Perry from Seventh
to the reading-room of the Danville
shops.
friendship Lodge, No. 90, Knights
of Pythias, viii be represented at the
meeting OF the Grand Lodge next
week 10y Mr.. H. C. Sharpe and Grand
Prelate w. T. Lithgow.
A new gate has been ordered to be
put mp in front OF the courthouse IN
place of the present one, which has torn
the coats of many person and bruised
the ribs of many more. 1t would be
well for the other gates to the public
square, which are very pretty, but fail
well to serve the purpose for which they
were constructed, TO be substituted with
new ones.
There we're more interments in
Maury cemetery last month than in
any previous month since the cemetery
was opened--so says Superintendent
Allen.
At the meeting of the City Council
to be held Friday night the question of
reducing the rate of taxation and seye-
raj other important matters will come
up for consideration.
Miss Jennie Hatcher has left for Ala
bama, where she will visit the family of
Rev. J. II. Stringfellow, formerly rector
Of the Meade Memorial church OF this
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
THE DEBT OF VIRGINIA.
Talk In Town About the COnstiiu.
tIonal lAmendment. &C.. &c.

A number of schemes-some of them
pronounced practical by leyel-headed
legal minds fully conversant with the
situation-have been suggested as
meeting the debt situation and Offering
the means whereby Virginia may pre-
serve her autonomy.
To pass them, Of course, an extra
session of the General Assembly will
be necessary. But it seems to be the
determination of some who are wearled
ont with warfare about the debt to go 8
step-a long step-further They de
sire not only to meet the present ext
gency. but to come to positive under
standing about the principal OF the
debt. They would not only fight the
coupon, but put limitation on the
bond. To that end the heretofore
mentioned constitutional amendment is
pretty certain to be discussed at any
extra session.
The coupons Of the greater part Of
the Virginia debt are receivable for
taxes. Not so the bonds. As to them,
there is no selfaxecuting contract. So
the plan is to give the creditors, say a
year, to fund their bonds in new 3's
lRiddleberger 3 per cent. bonds, and
to outlaw all not so funded, and to pro-
vide that no future Legislature shall
have the power to appropriate any
money TO pay interest on said excluded,
forfeited, or outlawed bonds.
Such constitutional amendment, If
passed upon by the Legislature this
spring, and by the newly-elected Legis-
lature in December, could be submitted
to the voters for adoption or rejection
in 1888.
In 1888, too, Observation-Disclosures
ment. the voters of Virginia will be
called on TO say at the polls whether
they will order convention TO revise
the Constitution of the State.
This would be an extreme measure;
but the information in the possession OF
officers of the Government is that it is
coming to be seriously discussed. 1t
already has influential advocates and
opponents. 1t is not exactly new, for
it has often been discussed in the Legis-
lature; but in those days there seemed
to be satisfactory alternatives. and the
project had few friends to uphold it.
Now, in the light of recent events, it is
talked of everywhere and has friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
Richmond Theatre.

Tonight Louis James and Marie
Wainwright commence an engagement
Of three nights and a matinee. They
open in Sheridan Knowles's play OF
Nirginius-a piece which gives great
scope for the display of the talents OF
the two stars, and the critics speak in
very fattering terms of the efforts OF
both.
Macready was the first actor who
appeared as Virginius, and he made
the tragedy at once a success. Mr..
James's Virgnius is spoken OF as a
dignifed and powerful performance,
while Miss Wainwright is said to be q
delightful picture as Virginia, her
acting being graceful and tender. The
support is said to be efficient.
Virginius If to be followed by q
series Of Shakspeare's plays-Hamlet,
Much Ado About Nothing, and
Othello--so that the lovers of the legi-
innate drama will now enjoy treat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
GOTHER LOCAL ON THIRD PAGE. |

The lady managers Of the Eye, Ear,
and Throat Infirmary feel that this in
stitution does not receive from the gen.
eral public the encouragement and as
sistance that it deserves, in view Of the
large benefits it has conferred upon
hundreds of the afflicted poor of this
city and of the State.
Like our other hospitals, the Infirm-
airy provides well-furnished rooms and
good fare and attendance for persons of
wealth and fastidious taste, where they
may be directly under surgical care,
and communicate with physicians by
telephone at any hour Of the day or
night. Its charges are as reasonable rs
at any other establishment of the kind
in the city. Its free beds, however,
have been more constantly filed than
its paying ones. Its charity wards
have been continually occupied, and
yet very many charitable people of
Richmond are not aware of the exist
ence Of these charity wards.
The recent fire ut the Infirmary in
jured only that part of the building
which could prove remuneratiye, and
thus help to support this noble charity,
for its paying patients have been for a
time excluded from our best rooms,
and the injury to our furniture was not
covered by insurance.
The basementrooms are devoted TO
the use OF the free dispensary, and they
are frequently thronged with patients
between the hours Of 1890 and 3 p.
NJ. Any one whe does not already
know what good is done here for suffer
ing humanity, and who feels sympathy
for distress and JOY in its relief, would
find pleasant information in visit 10
the dispensary-rooms Visitors are
always welcome, and especially now, in
this hour of our need, when FIRE has
imposed unusual expense upon us, and
thus limited our means Of usefulness.
The lady managers desire Richmond
people to know and sympathize in their
efforts for the blind and deaf, hoping
that knowledge Of the facts Of the case
may inspire desire to generously cid
them in their efforts.
Contributions oi any kind viii Be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
Revival Services at Centenary Nc.
taOdist church.

The meetings at this church continue
to grow in interest. Another large con-
gregation greeted the pastors last eve
ming. Rev. George ". Wray, assist
ant pastor, preached from Luke xv.,
Is, II will arise and go to my father.
The Prodigal Son was the subject,
and, though often preached upon,
seemed clothed with new beauty and in
terest as the preacher proceeded in his
discourse.
An earnest invitation wss given to
al prodigdlS to return this night to
their Fathers house.
DR.. Edwards and DR.. Lafferty sec
onded the invitation, urging all who
are ont OF Christ to accept the gracious
invitation now.
Mr.. Johs Morton, during the exer-
cises, sang with his usual sweetness
Come, Prodigal, Come"
There were several ministers present
in the congregation, among them Rev.
c. p. Lyford and Rev. Thomas Lump
kin.
The meetings are to continue the re-
maindcr of the week, beginning at 7:4j
O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
A Detective Killed BY . GAMBLER.
lBy telegraph to the Dlspatch.l

FoRr WORTH, Tex, February O.
Luke Short, q gambler, killed Jim
Courtright, detective, last night, firing
five shots at him. Short says that
Courtright demanded salary from the
gambling houses to let them run. Short
would not be blackmailed. He had re
ceived information that Courtright had
made threats against him, aud was
therefore on his guard. At about S:l6
o'clock last night Short was called out
Of saloon to see Courtright and
Charles Ball. also detective. They
talked for few minutes, and Court
right made motion for his pistol and
drew it. Short then drew his pistol
and emptied it. Courtrights right
thumb was broken by the frat bullet,
which prevented him from shooting,
and he died with his pistol in his hand,
no chamber emptied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
Irade.Mark Cnae.

Some time since an action was brought
in Brussels against English dealers in
extract of meat, TO prevent them from
using the title of Baron Liebig's
Extract, or from placing the photo
graph of the late Baron Justus Won Lie
big ON their jars or in any way using
the name or title of Baron Liebig. Tho
action was brought by the Liebig EI-
tract Of Meat Company, and was suc-
cessful. The English dealers there
upon took the case into the Court OF
Appeal. The Judgment was given last
week, confirming the decision Of the
Tribunal of Commerce and condemn
ing the English dealers, who were de
PENDANTS in the action, 10 pay damages,
and also restraining them from making
any further use of the name Of Liebig
or Baron Liebig, or of the photograph,
this right being declared TO be the eI-
elusive property of the Liebig Extract
of Meat Company.-LondOn HDses,
.jauu1rU l3. 1887.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
spittIn, from the Gallery.

A colored man named James II.
Jackson was before the Police Court
yesterday morning, charged with spit
ting nom the gallery of the Mozart
Academy of Music on persons in the
lower part of the hall.
Policeman Pendleton testified tha'
he was at the Academy last night, wher
complaint WAS made to him that some
person in the gallery was splitting on
persons sitting below. He took a posi-
ton and saw two negroes with their
chins resting ON the railing, and very
soon Ee saw them spit. He arrested
them, and while on the way to the sta
tion-house one of the negroes broke
away from Policeman Foster and made
his escape.
Justice Richardson decided not TO go
on with the case of Jackson until the
other negro was arrested. The matter
was accordingly continued until Satur-
day morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
patice GDnrf.

The following cases were disposed of
yesterday morning:
Isaac Fields (colored), assaulting and
beating John Barlow and threatening
to shoot George Wilkins. Fined s.
and costs.
James p. Crenshaw, drunk and dis
orderly. Fined $3.50 and costs.
Moses Garnett, drunk. Fined s.
and costs.
Henry johnson, disorderly in the
street. Fined 81.
S. H. Cottrell, James Read, and
James Brown, drunk. Fined each 81
and costs.
Mary Rooney, drunk. Dismissed.
Allen James (colored). breaking and
entering the room of and trespassing
on the premises OF John ID. Gentry.
Dismissed.
Leslie Womack and George Wilks,
assaulting and striking Easter Brooks
with rock. Fined each 81 and costs
Eddie, Peter, and Arthur Thomas,
soliciting passengers vt the Exchange
Hotel in violation Of the city ordi-
nance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
Personals and Briefs.

II. c. Parsons, Esq, and wife, of the
Natural Bridge, are at the Exchange
Hotel.
Rev. J. T. Dickinson, of Orange, y.
j.. is spending some days with his
friends in Richmond for rest and recrea-
ton.
Major and Mrs. b. IL. Nash will leave
the city in few days for Charleston,
S. c., to attend the marriage Of DIR.
Francis s. Nash, United States navy,
TO Miss Carrie L. Ryan.
Mary NJ. Patterson yesterday insti-
tuted suit for divorce from her hus-
band, Richard X. Patterson, ON the
ground that he has treated her cruelty.
The parties are cOlored.
Messrs. Stubbs and Cardwell, the
subcommittee selected to frame the
report Of the special joint committee
appointed to examine into the affairs of
the Hampton Normal School, will meet
at the Exchange Hotel to-day.
F Company, Captain Boykin, with a
portion of the Regimental Corps,
left here yesterday evening for Lynch
burg, whittier they go to attend the
funeral of ID. j. Warwick, who was for
merly a member of the command.
The following visitors registered at
the State Library yesterday A. l..
Humon, st. Louis William Wingfield,
Baltimore (; Henry Evans, Troy, \. Y.
George 7. Sterritt, Albert W. Osler,
Joseph Love, John G.. Fritsch, Adolph
Pluemer, Cincinnati, o.; w. 4. Blanks,
Clarksville; A. Taylor. Ashland Dora
Allen, Chicago; Annie Lee Boiling,
Wytheville Rudolph Tensler, Rome ;
". H. Boiling, Wytheville Susie l..
Starke, Richmond John b. Mosby,
Cincinnati.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
MARRIAGES YESTERDAY.
Two In she city and One in ifcnrteo
County.

At 8 O'Clock last night, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, on Church
Hill. Mr.. Alexander J Winfield, OF Pc
tersburg, and Miss Mary w. Larke, q
well-known and popular young lady ot
the East End, were united in marriage,
Rev. 8. A. Goodwin, ID. d., pastor of
Leigh-Street Baptist church, officiating.
There was quite numerous gathering
of friends OF the contracting parties to
witness the interesting ceremony, in
cluding number from Petersburg.
The bride was becomingly attired in a
brown surah and looked very pretty:
The presents were both numerous and
costly. Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield left last
night on the southern-bound train for
Petersburg, their future home. A host
of friends congratulate them on the
happy event and wish them unbounded
happiness in their new estate.
MIR. COURTNEY AND MISS moRRrss.
Yesterday afternoon at half-past 4
o'clock Mr.. L. l.. Courtney, Jr., and
Miss Bessie A. Morriss were married at
the residence of the brides mother,
l106 Grove avenue, in the presence OF
O number of relatives and friends OF
the contracting parties. The ceremony
WIS performed by Rev. DIR. Joshua Pc
terlIin.
The bride is o daughter of the late
Charles Y. Morriss, Esq, and the groom
is Oh active young businessman and
manager of the Southern Railway Sup
ply Company of this city. Mr. and
Mrs. Courtney left on the $40 p. NJ.
train on the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad for an extended
trip North and West.
MARRIAGE N HESmco.
. The wedding-bells called together
yesterday evening at 3 o'clock large
number Of friends and relatives to wit
ness the marriage of Miss Lillian b.
Wright TO Mr.. Ii. II. George, Jr., at
Moss Side, Henrico county, the home
of Captain Luther Wright, the brides
father. Elder l.. A. Cutler, of Mar
shall-Street church, oficiated.
The bride is deservedly popular, and
her noble character has endeared her
TO large circle of friends, who were
lavish in their good wishes and con-
gratulations for her future happiness.
She was becomingly attired in a travel
ing-costume of dark green broadcloth.
Mr.. George is a well-known and
energetic citizen Of Caroline county.
After q reception, rendered by the
host, Mr.. and Mrs. George left Tor
an extended trip North.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10

IN, neginnlnT OF thc End.

The BEGINNING of diecase II sligh' oep'il'y
o. disorder Of some Of the vital organs, inc
stomach. the liver. or the bowels usually mere
arc d,-rcpuc symptoms, the liver Is trouble ,dis
a.. ,,, stln grows taWney and unhealthy look
ne, nor are painsiu tho right SIDE OF through
thc rightshouldcr blade. The climax y Oh
a., ufi.r rrcstratlon Of tho physicol enefeie-,
'.,'.S,',. fsfsl ,ssue. But If the dihculiy u
,nct An time win Hostettcre stomach bitlsis;
vbirh A. always effective a. a remedy, anu u
should to rcsoitea t0 at an early stage l. ueIo
s'NI h. no reason 90 apprchcnd those injurious
',,t,s,,1ent cfYcrts upon tho system often en-
inilcd by cniireiy-curod diseases far pe.Ef
le it aiso. 10 employ this safe remedial agent ~
fever ana sgue, aud other malari a 'Oinplsln,s'
Than quiniue nnd other potent dtugs' Nnlyn'
min thc stomach nnd impair the general
I'm fc 10Th.(w1, ,S8&Iu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
The COnnciI Meeting To-sOrrOw
AiRhf.

An sdjournedmeetin OF the Common
Council will be held tomorrow night at
7 O'Clock to finish its usual monthly
budget. The Council generally finishes
this in one meeting, but recently the
unusual amount of unnecessary discus
sion and talk INDUCED in has made two
meetings requisite.
Much important business is TO be dis
posed of, and it is hoped that an un-
necessary flow Of language tomorrow
night will be conspicuously wanting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
MOTHERS ! MOTHERSil

Are you disturbed al night and broken Of
your rest by a sick child suffering and crying
with the excruciatins pain Of cutting teeth, II
so. go at once and get q bottle Of MRS. WINS
LOWS SOOTHING SYRUP. II will relieve tho
poor little sufferer immedis,eiy-depond upon
1t; there is no mistake about IL. There u not
mother ON earth who has over used IL who will
not tell you at once that IL will regulate the
bowels, and give rest to the mother, and relief
and health to the child, operating like mssbc.
IL Is perfectly safe 10 use In all cases and plea
SAINT TO the taste. and Is the prescription OF ono
Of the oldest and best female physicians and
nurses Ia the United States. sold everywhere.
Twenty-Five cents bottle. 70 s-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
Smith Taken 10 the Penitentiary.

Governor Lee, having refused TO
interfere with the sentence of the
Hastings Court, William Randolph
Smith was yesterday taken from the
jail to the penitentiary to serve his
sentence of two years for embezzle-
ment
Smith was carried ont in a hack by
Deputy-Sergeant Allen about 4 O'Clock
in the afternoon. The trip tired him
very much, and as soon as he reached
the institution he was placed in the
boo,,;faI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
ROYALS CONTEMPT.
JUDGE ATKrNsIssURs ARULg AGAINST
HIN ON THIS ACCOUNT.
A Test Case Tried, Wherein Mr.. Roysll
is Pinsd $50 for Practieing
without License.

Yesterday DIR. Wyndham r. Mere
ditb, Assistant Commonwealth Attor-
ney, filed information (signed by S. b.
Witt in the Hastings Court against
Mr.. Royal, in which he alleged that
the said Royal chad unlawfully prac-
ticed his profession as lawyer in the
courts of this Commonwealth by prose
cutting and defending actions and other
proceedings without first having OBJ
tanned the revenue license required
by law"
In the Jones case, decided by the
Supreme Court of Virginia, that tribu-
nal held that a tender of coupons paid
no license. Thereupon two drummers
who were soliciting business without
licenses (holding that their tender paid
the licenses) were arrested by the State
authorities. Judge Bond interfered and
had them taken to Baltimore, where he
released them. From that decision the
Acknowledgement appealed to the Su-
preme Court of the United States. 1t
is now feared that that appeal may go
ofio a technicality. For instance, the
court may decide that Judge Bond had
no right to cause the prisoners to be
brought before him Mt Baltimore. To
make sure of getting a decision on the
merits-equally desired by the Attor-
ney-General and Mr.. Royall-this case
was yesterday put on trial.
JUDGE HoLLADAY PREsTDEs.
Judge Holiday, of the Chanccry
Court, was asked to take the bench,
and a special jury was sworn in.
Mr.. Royal rendered a special plea to
the information; the Commonwealth
demurred, and the defendant joined in
the demurrer, which was sustained, and
Royal was required to plead to the in
formation, to which he pleaded not
guilty
The jury, after hearing the evidence,
agreed to a verdict of guilty, and as
scssed q fine of $50, Mr.. Meredith
having asked that they fix the fine at
the minimum, as the case was to be II
test one.
NB. RoYALL CHECKED Up.
Mr.. Royal, during the proceedings,
remarked to the jrlrymen that he would
not sue them if they brought in a YER
dict of guilty. Judge Holiday very
promptly ordered Mr.. Royal to make
no more such remarks.
After the verdict, the defendant
moved to set il aside, which motion the
court overruled.
Judgment was then rendered by the
court in accordance with the verdict,
and Mr.. Royal rendered two bills of
exceptions.
Mr.. Royal viii now adopt measures
to carry the case to the United States
Supreme Court.
RULE AGAINST Mr.. ROYALL FOR CONTEMPT.
1t having become apparent this week
that Mr.. Royal had intimidated Hus-
tings-C Court grand jurors, Judge Atkins
yesterday ordered the following rule to
be entered:
Whereas, it appearing to the Court
that W. l.. Royal, by his misbehavior,
as set out in the report of the grand
jury, did obstruct and interrupt the ad-
ministration of justice in the said Hus-
tings Court, these are, therefore, in the
name Of the Commonwealth Of Vir-
ginia, to command you to summon the
said w. l.. Royal to appear before the
said court on the l4th day Of February,
1887, to show cause why he should not
be fined and attached for his said con
tempt"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
The Arab Woman.

A Keswick gentleman writes to the
Dispatch that an old woman answering
to the description of the Arab woman
passed there Monday. She looked to
be about Exty-five or seventy years
old, was walking very slowly, with her
feet wrapped in rags, and carrying her
shoes and small bundle in her hand.
She could not talk English, could say
nothing that any one could understand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
New Lodge of Tonti.

Tuesday night Deputy Supreme.
President John Il. Waldman instituted
a new lodge of the order OF Tonti, and
the following officers were elected and
installed f. J. Farater, past president,
c. II. Kaufelt, president; George X.
Rogers, vice-president; J. II. Lawder,
secretary; L. p. Richmond, treasurer
Henry Aston, chaplain; p j. OLeary,
marshal Patrick Sullivan, guard
Thomas II. Davis, sentinel; DIR. William
F. Farrar, medical examiner. Trus-
tees: John c. Gibson, +. J. Parater,
and William +. Farnr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
Tcmpcranee Meetings.

There will be temperance meeting
at aurel-Street Methodist church at
7:30 o'clock this evening, at which Mrs.
+. L. Comstock viii deliver an address.
She is a very earnest and forcible
speaker, and had full houses to hear
her both on yesterday and the day be-
fore, when she gave temperance talks
il the Friends Westinghouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
Tho eInrnutieide Ease.

The cOroner's jury summoned to IN
quire by what means the colored infant
found in the county of Henrico near
the Tanner & Delaney Works on the
9TH instant came to its death, i'll their
verdict say it came to its death at the
hands of Virgic Scott, the supposed
mother, by striking it on the head
with some instrument unknown to the
jury.
The woman is in the county Jail, and
was quite sick yesterday. A prelimi-
nary examination will be held by a
bench OF magistrates as soon as she is
well enough to be taken out of the
iail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
A short visit from Miss Davis.

Miss Winnie Davis, daughter Of ex-
PresidentJeff. Davis, who had been visit
ing friends in the North, arrived here
Saturday and became the guest OF
General Joseph K. Andersons family.
Last night she left for her home, in
Beauvoir, Miss. Miss Davis was at the
german at Sanger Hall Tuesday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
A Few Words Of Advice.

You may not be in want for immedi-
ate use OF any Shoes for yourself or
family, but when you consider that you
can supply yourself with footwear OF
every description at Heller & Cos
Great Removal Sale at prices ex-
ceedingly below the value and Of snpe-
rior quality it is surely 10 yos,r advan-
tage to call at 5l7 east Broad and make
your selection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-10
The Farmers Executive Committee.

The newly-elected Executive Com
mittee of the Farmers Assembly held
a meeting last night after the Assem-
bly, had adjourned. There were nine
members ont OF the twenty elected
present. An organization was effected
by the reelection of Mr.. j. z. Corbin,
of Caroline, as chairman, and Mr.. W.
Gordon Merrick, of Albemarle, as secre-
tary. 1t was decided that at future
meetings seven shall constitute a quo
rum.
Adjourned subject to the call of the
chairman.